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Research Sheds Light on Vertebrate Evolution; Entertainment and Tech Worlds Buzz with Activity

New research from the University of St Andrews has uncovered a crucial piece in understanding the evolution of all animals with spines, including mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Published in BMC Biology, the study revealed an intriguing pattern of gene evolution, according to a University of St Andrews press release on Phys.org. Meanwhile, the entertainment world saw a resurgence of interest in older cases and a look ahead to the 2026 Grammys, while the tech world prepared for a summit.

The University of St Andrews research focused on "signaling output genes," which appear to be key to understanding vertebrate evolution. The researchers found a specific pattern of gene evolution that provides insight into how these animals evolved.

In entertainment news, multiple sources reported a surprising box office success for the controversial Brett Ratner documentary "Melania," according to Variety. The Melanie McGuire "Suitcase Killer" case also resurfaced in popularity due to a new Lifetime movie streaming on Netflix. The 2026 Grammys are also underway, with Kendrick Lamar leading nominations, Variety reported.

The tech world is also looking ahead. TechCrunch is preparing to host its Founder Summit in Boston in 2026, according to Variety. Separately, a user on Hacker News recounted an experience with RF remotes after switching to Dish Network in 2007. The author discovered the convenience of remotes that didn't require line of sight but encountered interference issues when a neighbor also obtained an RF remote. This interference caused unwanted channel changes and volume adjustments, ultimately leading the author to disable the RF functionality.

Also on Hacker News, a detailed history and timeline of the ProCo RAT pedal since 1977 was shared. The author claimed to have spent almost a decade collecting, cross-referencing, and studying actual RAT units. The author stated, "Until now, I have never seen a well-done or accurate public reference on this subject of the RATs history, not even on ProCos current history page." The author hoped the information would be "useful, entertaining and educational" for players and collectors. The history traces back to 1974 when a Kalamazoo, MI business called the Sound Factory closed.

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